IKO Instructors Training Courses Maui
The IKO Offers Instructor Training Courses all over the world.
Action Sports Maui in an official IKO
training Center and offers regular ITC Courses on Maui and other
selected locations. Instructor training courses include: Assistant
Instructor Courses, ITC Courses, First Aid CPR Training, Boat Courses,
and Equivalency Courses, as well as some specialty training courses and
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The IKO AIC (Assistant Instructor Course)
The assistant Course is where you will learn about becoming a
professional instructor, this course is designed to give you real
experience working with professional instructors in a school
setting. The course is divided into practical, theoretical, and
technical sections. The assistant instructor will become proficient
in technical aspects of gear preparation, function, tuning and
repair. Candidates become familiar with the functioning of an IKO
school, learn to give the basic ground school lessons, and work with
real students, and take on the responsibilities for managing
kiteboarders, while under the supervision of an experienced level2
certified kiteboard instructor (or above) This course is run in a
minimum of three days, and is the precursor for the ITC and higher
levels.
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The IKO ITC (Instructor Training Course)
ITC Courses are run by a qualified IKO Examiner. The ITC
is a 5-day course that
will prepare the candidates for a professional teaching career. The
course will include knowledge of the IKO system, teaching methodology,
technical understanding of the physics of kiteboarding, a practical
skills test and a practical teaching assessment. The course is designed
to identify the candidate's strengths and weaknesses and help them to
become a "well rounded" instructor. |
IKO Instructor
Certification
The IKO certification is widely accepted and regarded highly in the
industry.
Upon successful completion of the instructor's requirements, the course
graduates will receive an IKO Certificate signed by their trainers.
Detailed Course requirements are listed on the IKO website. Then the
instructors will need to register themselves with the online database (www.ikorg.com)
to receive their IKO instructor ID number. Instructors pay an annual fee
to remain in good standing with IKO. Instructors are expected to keep
their level of training and competencies current. There are ongoing
Continuing Education Programs for instructors after their initial
training. |
IKO School Network
A
worldwide network of schools uses the IKO System. Many great locations
have IKO Schools. The standardized system allows instructors (and
students) to pass between schools more easily. Students get a
certification card with their accomplished levels, to take with them
after their lesson so that they can show their competencies at the next
school. He student is then free to accumulate their skills at several
different schools, until they have enough to be a fully independent
kiteboarder. |
IKO Kiteboarder Card
IKO Card system is a similar concept to the PADI scuba card. It is proof
of certain ability levels, and may in certain situations allow the
student to rent appropriate equipment at an IKO center, or allow them to
ride at a restricted beach. In Europe and USA some beaches have been
closed to kiteboarding due to safety concerns. In a growing number of
beaches, authorities are requiring a certification card, as a proof of
competency, before allowing the kiteboarder access to the area. The IKO
card is one of the cards recognized for this purpose. Primarily the card
is useful for the student to gauge their progress, have a feeling of
accomplishment, maintain their enthusiasm, and clearly see all the
skills they need to master to become independent. |
Employment
opportunities
There is a huge demand for certified IKO Instructors. We are a growing
industry, and have plenty of opportunities to work at home and abroad.
After completion of the training and registration on the instruc5or
pro-website. Instructors will have access to exclusive job listings that
are posted on the IKO's pro website. |
Instructor Exchange
We
regularly exchange instructors with other schools, and can find
placements in many different destinations. Whether instructors want a
working vacation or they are wishing to relocate. |
IKO Level "Two"
After Graduation and registration, IKO instructors, will earn points
towards gaining the level-two certification as soon as they teach their
first lesson. New instructor will log their hours and their students to
get credit towards their next level certification. The instructor should
attempt to get 40 positive feedback forms from students, in the first
year. After logging the required hours, the candidate will then do a
level two written exam. This will qualify them for the "level two". |
IKO Teaching as a
career
The IKO has a program for every level of kiteboarder from their first
day onward. A kiteboarder can learn the basics and follow the programs
until they get higher levels of training and corresponding
certifications. An instructor can plan a career path in the network. The
higher the instructor's level of experience and training , the more
schools are willing to pay. The Instructor's level represents their
experience and dedication as an instructor. |
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Today, you can make your passion your job by following an
IKO instructor training course and by becoming an IKO instructor.
The instructorship program meets the qualifications and
motivations of all, since an inexperienced candidate can first
become Assistant instructor before becoming instructor level 1,
then level 2, level 2 senior, and beyond.
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The IKO teaching concept is considered as the most
professional and efficient Kiteboarding method worldwide.
Thanks to continuous updates and high quality standards, you will
be able to work and teach kiteboarding with the support of the
leading organization in the development of the sport. Start your
international pro career today!
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IKO
PRO CAREER
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Certifications
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Prerequisites
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IKO Assistant
Instructor
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- Be at least 16
years old
- Be certified as an
IKO kiteboarder level 3 for at least 6 months
- Have a powerboat
license or equivalent skill level if no obligatory license is
required in the home country
- Have a valid first
aid certificate
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IKO Instructor level
1
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- Be at least 18
years old
- Kiteboard for more
than 6 months and be able to perform a jump, a controlled turn,
switch riding, and be able to ride between other riders
- Have an IKO
assistant instructor certification or justify a teaching
experience in a water or aerial sport
- Have a valid first
aid certificate
- Have a powerboat
license or equivalent skill level if no obligatory license is
required in the home country
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IKO Instructor level
2
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- Be an IKO
instructor level 1
- teach 160 hours to
minimum 20 students and maximum 30 students
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IKO Instructor level
2 senior
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- Be an instructor
level 2
- teach + 840 hours
(1000 hours in total) and minimum +100 students (120 in total).
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IKO Examiner
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- Be an instructor
level 2 senior and have at least 2 years of teaching experience
- Have taught to
students in different locations
- Be fluent English
and preferably another language
- Be at least 25
years old.
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More Information about the IKO
courses at:
www.ikorg.com
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